Luke Michael Erickson

On March 21, 2025, at approximately 9:52 P.M., West Hennepin Public Safety Officers were conducting stationary observation of a vehicle on Gateway Boulevard in Maple Plain, Hennepin County. Police observed the vehicle drive forward on the sidewalk and continue driving on the sidewalk of Gateway Boulevard. Police initiated a traffic stop and spoke with the driver, identified as LUKE MICHAEL ERICKSON [DOB REDACTED], Defendant herein. Police explained to Defendant he was on the sidewalk and had him exit the vehicle.

Police then observed a clear vacuum seal-style plastic bag on the driver's side floorboard that appeared to contain marijuana product and shake. Police then conducted a search of the vehicle and located numerous paraphernalia, packaged marijuana oil, and a green rubber canister. The canister contained a chunky white substance of suspected narcotics. Police later field-tested the substance which was positive for cocaine and later for fentanyl. Defendant admitted to having the canisters and believed he had cocaine.

At present, Defendant is not in custody.